SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 25

SSC GD Constable (English) - 25 Jan 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q25

__________ scheme aims to provide measures for Comprehensive Rehabilitation for the Welfare of Transgender Persons.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise.

Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise (SMILE):

Launched on 12th February 2022.

It includes two sub-schemes - ‘Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation for Welfare of Transgender Persons’ and ‘Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of persons engaged in the act of Begging’.

It covers welfare measures for both transgender persons and persons who are engaged in the act of begging.

Focus most on rehabilitation, provision of medical facilities, counseling, education, skill development, economic linkages, etc.